Intro
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[Verse 1]
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May God bless and keep you always
Bm/F#
May your wishes all come true
Am7/E
May you always do for others
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And let others do for you
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May you build a ladder to the stars
Bm/F#
And climb on every rung
Am7/E D | G | % |
And may you stay ... forever young
[Chorus]
D Em
Forever young, forever young,
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May you stay ... forever young
[Verse 2]
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May you grow up to be righteous
Bm/F#
May you grow up to be true
Am7/E
May you always know the truth
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And see the lights surrounding you
G
May you always be courageous
Bm/F#
Stand upright and be strong
Am7/E D | G | % |
And may you stay ... forever young
[Chorus]
D Em
Forever young, forever young,
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May you stay ... forever young
[Verse 3]
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May your hands always be busy
Bm/F#
May your feet always be swift
Am7/E
May you have a strong foundation
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When the winds of changes shift
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May your heart always be joyful
Bm/F#
May your song always be sung
Am7/E D | G | % |
And may you stay ... forever young
[Chorus]
D Em
Forever young, forever young,
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May you stay ... forever young
[Outro]
= Verse and Chorus
2/4
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